Can better support keep people on HIV prevention? massive malawi trial aims to find out

NCT ID NCT07221747

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This large study in Malawi will test whether extra support—like better communication with providers, peer counselors, and earlier clinic hours—helps people at high risk for HIV stay on their prevention medication. It includes both daily pills and a new long-acting injectable. Nearly 10,000 participants will be followed to see if these strategies improve continuation of PrEP.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
Long-acting injectable cabotegravir and oral PrEP (tenofovir-based)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show practical ways to help more people stay on HIV prevention, reducing new infections in high-risk groups.
What could go wrong
This is a behavioral study, not testing a new drug. Results may not apply outside Malawi, and adherence strategies may not work as well in other settings.

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Community Health Science Unit

    RECRUITING

    Lilongwe, Malawi

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